After a disappointing 2015 season, the Missouri Tigers came into the 2016 season looking to improve upon their 5-7 (1-7 SEC) record last season. However, the Tigers have yet to take steps in the right direction so far this season. The Tigers’ record is 2-3, however, both of the wins …
Read More »McElwain on Injuries and Keeping Sight of What’s Important
The Gator football team will not only have to conquer LSU this weekend but Hurricane Matthew as it hurls its way towards Florida, leaving Saturday’s game up in the air. But whether it’s a storm or an opponent, Gator football coach Jim McElwain is focusing on what the team can control—preparation. …
Read More »Gators Look to Improve Punt Returns Under Coach Nord
What once used to be one of Florida’s biggest strengths is now something that greatly needs improvement. The Gator football team has struggled in punt return performances and special teams in general. Antonio Callaway had a breakout season last year fielding punts; he tied a single-season record as a freshman with two …
Read More »No. 18 Gators Will Look to Make Offensive Strides Against LSU
The Florida Gators are outside the Top 50 nationally in rushing and passing, and although they only sit a game behind Tennessee in the SEC East, a game against LSU looms. Coach Jim McElwain and company may need a win this weekend to stay in contention. Good news for Florida …
Read More »Alex Anzalone and Gator Defense Ready for LSU
The LSU Tigers ran for 418 yards Saturday. Let that sink in. Now imagine that outrageous ground number with an absent Leonard Fournette. The Tigers found a way to get it done on the ground even without their premier back. A 42-7 win over the Missouri Tigers gives LSU confidence …
Read More »Seminoles Fall to UNC, Drop in Rankings
FSU started the season with national championship expectations but it’s taken only three weeks to realize they may not even make the playoffs. The No.23 Seminoles, now 3-2 and 0-2 in conference, are knocked from the top of the ACC, and the downfall is blamed on the team’s constant inconsistencies. A loss to …
Read More »Appleby Preparing as Starter Despite Del Rio’s Possible Return
It wasn’t the prettiest of games, but QB Austin Appleby and the Florida Gators got their fourth win of the season against Vanderbilt last Saturday 13-6. It was Appleby’s first win while starting under center as a Florida Gator. The grad transfer from Purdue has started the last two games for …
Read More »Gator Football: McElwain on Win Over Vandy, LSU and Injuries
While it certainly wasn’t pretty, head coach Jim McElwain and the rest of the Florida Gator Football team did notch another one in the win column after Saturday’s 13-6 victory over Vanderbilt. While only racking up 236 total yards of total offense in the win—29 fewer yards than the Commodores—McElwain said it …
Read More »Gator Football Gets First Road Win
The Florida Gator football team traveled back to Tennessee Saturday looking for a win over the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC road game after losing in Knoxville last weekend. It was a slow first half but at the end of the fourth quarter an intercepted tipped pass by junior defensive back …
Read More »SEC Preview: LSU Looks to Bounce Back Against Mizzou
Following a heartbreaking 18-13 loss to Auburn on the road, the LSU Tigers (2-2) will try to bounce back at home this weekend against the Missouri Tigers (2-2). Interim head coach and former defensive line coach Ed Orgeron will get a chance to revamp LSU’s offense as the Tigers play without head coach …
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